A New York lawmaker has filed a new bill that would bring cannabis education into the classroom.
Assembly Bill 6749, introduced today by Assemblymember Tony Simone (D), would integrate comprehensive health education on cannabis use into the state’s school curriculum. The bill has been referred to the Education Committee for review.
The legislation would amend Section 804 of the New York Education Law to incorporate cannabis education into health programs.
For elementary students, cannabis-related instruction would be woven into general health education, led by classroom teachers or certified health educators. At the secondary level, the curriculum would become part of a required health course, with students demonstrating their understanding through assessments, reports, or projects.
This proposal comes as New York continues to adapt to its evolving marijuana laws. The state legalized adult-use marijuana in 2021 under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), allowing adults 21 and older to possess and cultivate limited amounts.
